Arlene Dickinson
Founder & Managing General Partner | District Ventures Capital
Arlene Dickinson is a visionary entrepreneur and leader with a remarkable track record of success. She is the Founder and Managing General Partner of District Ventures Capital, a venture capital fund that invests in innovative companies in the food & beverage and health & wellness sectors. Under her leadership, District Ventures Capital has become a leading force in the industry, with a portfolio of ground-breaking companies that are transforming the way we live and eat.
Beyond her business ventures, Dickinson is a sought-after speaker, three-time best-selling author, and philanthropist. She is widely recognized for her role on the hit television series, Dragons’ Den, and currently sits on the Prime Minister’s Council on Canada-U.S. Relations.
Dickinson’s leadership and entrepreneurial prowess have earned her numerous accolades over the years, including induction into the Southern Alberta Business Hall of Fame, the Marketing Hall of Legends, recognition as one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women Top 100 Hall of Fame, and the prestigious Queen Elizabeth Diamond and Platinum Jubilee Awards.
25 MINS
Trading Floor
Made in Canada: Navigating Business & Innovation in a Changing World
Join us for a dynamic panel discussion on the growing pro-Canada movement, fueled by rising national pride and economic resilience. As trade tensions and shifting global dynamics reshape the entrepreneurial landscape, this panel will explore how Canadian businesses are navigating challenges and seizing new opportunities. From tariffs and local supply chains to innovation strategy and intellectual property retention, we’ll examine what it takes to foster a thriving, self-sustaining ecosystem.
